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    • AppfaffA
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      ZF also makes the BMW trans, correct?

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        @Appfaff:

        ZF also makes the BMW trans, correct?

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        Depends, Full list of Cars and what ZF makes for them here: https://www.zf.com/corporate/en_de/products/stars_by_zf/index.html

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        • AppfaffA
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          Sweet - thanks! Interesting stuff for sure

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          • organisysO
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            @Steffen:

            The Cross Brand usage of Parts is at Max in the VW Company, further Info here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Volkswagen_Group_platforms

            The VW / Audi Group, Including Seat, Skoda, and now some Porsche models as well.

            https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Group_MQB_platform

            https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Group_MLB_platform

            Interestingly this can play to our advantage in maintenance terms as many of the exact same interchangeable parts are cheaper from a Seat or Skoda dealer, than from a VW or Audi dealer.

            Pride of Japan :-)

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            • Clint_DC
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              @Anesthetist:

              I’d consider a tune some day, if I could get Darci to go along with it. My car is an automatic, I haven’t driven a stick since my WRX. I miss the car but not a clutch in rush hour. The GTI is a good balance for us. Good family car and a lot of fun.

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              I managed to sneak a few major upgrades past my wife. Had the following installed last week on my BMW: intercooler, cold air intake, charge pipes, downpipe, muffler, JB4 tune.

              Luckily, she just thinks I did the muffler and tune  😛

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              • AppfaffA
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                #prostatus

                Post a YouTube vid of the exhaust when you get a chance!

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                • organisysO
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                  ..reminds me, I did those few mods on my little Polo last week, told the insurance company and they promptly cancelled my policy !  😃

                  Great, I said, what about the outstanding claim I have with you where some ****  ??? reversed into me?  😃

                  Pride of Japan :-)

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                  • Clint_DC
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                    Here’s a quick and dirty cold start from the other day:

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                    • AppfaffA
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                      Awesome @Clint_D - hope you are enjoying it!

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                      • Clint_DC
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                        I am! It’s been a blast to drive although I’m still getting the hang of it.

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                        • AppfaffA
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                          I can only imagine. I almost snagged a 135 coupe a few months ago for autocross, but could never find ones that matched my req. seems like you found a true gem for sure!

                          Hopefully I can check it out soon

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                          • louisboscoL
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                            ^ i've been so tempted to get an m135 hatch (non LCI) 2011-13 recently. the prices for them are decent. and there's are whole world out there. i've seen a couple of guys in the uk tuning them to about 400-600hp range, including meth injected..

                            "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                            • Clint_DC
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                              Those 135’s are great!  I was tempted by a few 135is but finding one with a 6 speed manual is tough and they’ve held their value incredibly well. The N54 engine with twin turbos has tons of tuning potential!

                              ATX IH Hoarder

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                              • AppfaffA
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                                Yeah, that was the problem. People with a coupe, manual with no wrecks and no tune know what they have. Great autocross car tho, and the engine is amazing

                                Sadly, my dreams of a third car are probably crushed as we are about to go sell our souls to the devil in about 45 minutes lol [emoji23]

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                                • Clint_DC
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                                  Uh oh, what are you buying Adam???

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                                  • Clint_DC
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                                    A close friend and I knocked out this project last week.  His wife was in a minor wreck so we took the opportunity to make  a few upgrades.  He's getting a lift, tires and roof rack for it in the coming weeks.  He's in the bottom pic wearing some IH9634's I hooked him up with.

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                                    • AppfaffA
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                                      Damn that looks sick!! No more Fender benders for her!  I love pre-runner style GXs - and the headlights and new grille look awesome

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                                      • louisboscoL
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                                        one of my good mates just traded in his a45 for the c63 amg 'green machine' edition. his wagon is one of 3 worldwide. i can't wait to see it in person and get some pictures…

                                        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                          Gave the M3 some tlc earlier.
                                          Probably should've wiped the greasy camera lens on my phone while I was at it.

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                                          • AppfaffA
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                                            Sexy…

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